1956 Packard Carribean vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Packard Carribean. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Packard Carribean would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Carribean is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Packard Carribean (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Carribean should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Packard Carribean | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Packard | BMW |
| Model | Carribean | 325 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5767 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2810 mm |
